Overview

This bill aims to grant local authorities in England and Wales the power to immediately implement Workplace Parking Levies (WPLs) and impose penalty charges for moving traffic offenses outside of Greater London. It streamlines the process for introducing these measures.

Description

This bill has two main components:

Workplace Parking Levies

The bill allows local authorities to introduce Workplace Parking Levies (WPLs) without delay. The Secretary of State will create regulations for a licensing scheme under the Transport Act 2000, which will come into effect immediately upon parliamentary approval. This means local councils can quickly implement charges for employee parking spaces.

Moving Traffic Contraventions

The bill empowers the Secretary of State to designate all local authority areas in England (excluding those already designated) as civil enforcement areas for moving traffic offenses within six months of the bill's passing. This allows local authorities to enforce penalty charges for these offenses.

Government Spending

The bill's direct impact on government spending is not explicitly stated. However, it could lead to increased revenue for local authorities through WPLs and penalty charges, potentially offsetting some existing spending, or enabling new spending in areas such as transport infrastructure.

Groups Affected

Several groups are potentially affected:

• Local Authorities: Gain increased powers to levy charges and enforce traffic regulations, potentially increasing their revenue.
• Employers: May face increased costs if WPLs are implemented in their areas, potentially affecting business operations and employment costs.
• Employees: May face higher parking costs if their workplaces are subject to WPLs.
• Drivers: May face increased penalty charges for moving traffic offenses in areas where new enforcement powers are applied.

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